Test Report

Instantaneous water heater tested - Hot water, expensive fun

Generating hot water for the kitchen and bathroom using electricity is convenient, but expensive. Six instantaneous water heaters tested are good - at very different prices. Stiftung Warentest tested nine instantaneous water heaters. Six of them were tested and found to be good. The prices of the appliances range from around 280 to 830 euros. Use our test results to find out whether the extra expense is worth it.

TesterStiftung Warentest
Edition10/2023

6 Products in test

182/100
275/100
Vaillant Electric instantaneous water heater
Boilers
Energy Label A
EUR348,78

Vaillant Electric instantaneous water heater

275/100

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Viessmann Vitotherm EI4 18-21-24 kW
Unfortunately this product is currently not available in our assortment.
473/100
Bosch Home Comfort Thermotechnology TR500115/18/21EB
Boilers
−12%
Energy Label A
EUR289,66 was EUR329,–

Bosch Home Comfort Thermotechnology TR500115/18/21EB

570/100
AEG Haustechnik DDLE Basis 18/21/24 kW Electronic instantaneous water heater, temperature selection via application
Boilers
Energy Label A
EUR290,70

AEG Haustechnik DDLE Basis 18/21/24 kW Electronic instantaneous water heater, temperature selection via application

570/100
Stiebel Eltron DHB 18/21/24 ST Trend Electronic instantaneous water heater, temperature accurate to the degree
Boilers
Energy Label A
EUR316,94

Stiebel Eltron DHB 18/21/24 ST Trend Electronic instantaneous water heater, temperature accurate to the degree